For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COORDINATOR. The responsible head of the Township of Montrose Office of Emergency Services, appointed as prescribed in this chapter.
DISASTER. Occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or human-made cause, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, snow, ice or wind storm, wave action, oil spills, water contamination requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage, utility failure, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, riot, or hostile military or paramilitary action.
EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION. A proclamation issued by the Governor that a state of emergency exists under the provision of Public Act 302 of 1945, being M.C.L.A. §§ 10.31 - 10.33.
EMERGENCY SERVICES. A broad meaning to include preparations for, and relief from, the effects of natural and human-made disasters as defined herein, and to include civil defenses, as defined in Emergency Management Act, being M.C.L.A. §§ 30.401 - 30.421, as amended.
EMERGENCY SERVICES FORCES. The employees, equipment, and facilities of all municipal departments, boards, institutions, and commissions suitable for, or adaptable to, participation in emergency services activities as designated by the Supervisor with the approval of the Board; and, in addition, it shall include all volunteer personnel, equipment, and facilities contributed by, or obtained from, volunteer persons and agencies.
EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEER. Any person duly registered and appointed by the Coordinator and assigned to participate in the emergency services activity.
EMERGENCY SITUATION. Any situation confronting a community requiring emergency actions of a lesser nature than a disaster, as defined above, to include, but not limited to, civil disturbances, labor strikes, visits by national or international dignitaries, and build-up activities prior to an actual disaster.
SUPERVISOR. The chief elected official of the Township of Montrose; and BOARD shall mean the Township Board of the Township of Montrose.
(Ord. 77-9, passed 11-28-1977)